climate settings VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2020 User Guide

DISPLAYS AND VOICE CONTROL
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Voice control settings19
Settings for the voice control system are made here.
SettingsSystemVoice Control
Settings can be personalized in the following areas:

Repeat Voice Command
Gender
Speech Rate
Sound settingsSelect sound settings under:
SettingsSoundSystem VolumesVoice Control
Language settingsThe voice control system is not available for all languages. The languages available for voice commands are indicated by the
icon in
the list of languages. Changing the language here will also change the language in the menus, messages andhelp texts.
SettingsSystemSystem Languages
and Units
System Language
Related information
Voice Control (p. 148)
Use voice recognition (p. 149)
Voice control for cellular phones (p. 151)
Climate control system voice commands (p. 209)
Voice control for radio and media (p. 152)
Sound settings (p. 478)
Changing system language (p. 135)
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Climate The vehicle is equipped with electronic cli- mate control. The climate system cools, heatsand dehumidifies the air in the passengercompartment.
All of the climate system functions are con- trolled from the center display and the buttonson the center console. Certain rear seat functions can also be con- trolled from the climate controls * on the rear
of the tunnel console.
Related information
Climate zones (p. 208)
Climate control sensors (p. 208)
Perceived temperature (p. 209)
Climate control system voice commands (p. 209)
Parking climate (p. 233)
Heater (p. 240)
Air quality (p. 210)
Air distribution (p. 213)
Climate system controls (p. 219)
Climate zones The vehicle is divided into climate zones to make it possible to set different temperaturesfor different parts of the passenger compart-ment.
4-zone climate system
Climate zones with 4-zone climate system.
In 4-zone climate systems, the passenger compartment temperature can be set sepa-rately for the left and right sides of the vehicle,and for the front and rear seats.
Related information
Climate (p. 208)
Climate control sensors
The climate system has a number of sensors to help regulate the climate settings in thevehicle.
Location of the sensors
Sunlight sensors - on the upper side of the dashboard.
Humidity sensor - in the rearview mirror console.
Ambient temperature sensor - in the right- side door mirror.
Passenger compartment temperature sen- sor - near the buttons in the center con-sole.

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Turn on auto" - activates automatic cli-
mate control.
"
Air condition on"/"Air condition off" -
activates/deactivates air conditioning.
"
Recirculation on"/"Recirculation off" -
activates/deactivates air recirculation.
"
Turn on defroster "/"Turn off
defroster" - activates/deactivates win-
dow and door mirror defrosting.
"
Turn on max defroster"/"Turn off max
defroster" - activates/deactivates max
defroster.
"
Turn on rear defroster"/"Turn off rear
defroster" - Activates/deactivates heated
rear window and door mirrors.
"
Turn steering wheel heat on"/"Turn
steering wheel heat off" - activates/
deactivates heated steering wheel *.
"
Raise steering wheel heat"/"Lower
steering wheel heat" - raises/lowers the
level of steering wheel heating *.
"
Turn on seat heat"/"Turn off seat heat"
- activates/deactivates seat heating *.
"
Raise seat heat"/"Lower seat heat" -
raises/lowers the level of seat heating *.
"
Turn on seat ventilation"/"Turn off
seat ventilation" - activates/deactivates
seat ventilation *.
"
Raise seat ventilation"/"Lower seat
ventilation" - raises/lowers the level of
seat ventilation *.
Related information
Climate (p. 208)
Voice Control (p. 148)
Use voice recognition (p. 149)
Voice control settings (p. 153)
Air quality The materials used in the passenger compart- ment and air filtering system have beenselected to ensure a high level of air quality inthe passenger compartment.
Materials used in the passenger compartment
The materials in the passenger compartment are designed to be pleasant and comfortable,even for people with asthma or allergies. The materials have been developed and tested to reduce dust in the passenger compartmentand make it easier to keep clean. The mats in both the passenger compartment and cargo compartment can be easilyremoved for cleaning. Use Volvo-recommended cleaning agents and car care products to clean the interior.
Air filtering systemsIn addition to the passenger compartment airfilter, the vehicle is also equipped with otherair cleaning systems that help you maintainhigh air quality in the passenger compartment.
Related information
Climate (p. 208)
Clean Zone
* (p. 211)
Clean Zone Interior Package
* (p. 212)

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Activating and deactivating the air quality sensor *
The air quality sensor is part of the fully auto- mated Interior Air Quality System (IAQS).
The air quality sensor can be switched on or off. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Select
Air Quality Sensor to activate/
deactivate the air quality sensor.
Related information
Interior Air Quality System
* (p. 212)
Passenger compartment air filter
All air entering the passenger compartment through the climate control system intake isfiltered.
Replacing the passenger compartment filter
To maintain the high performance of the cli- mate control system, the filter must bereplaced regularly. Follow Volvo's serviceschedule for recommended replacement inter-vals. When driving in areas with a lot of smog,dust, etc., the filter may need to be changedmore frequently.
NOTE
There are two types of passenger compart- ment filters. Make sure that the correct fil-ter is installed.
Related information
Air quality (p. 210)
Clean Zone
* (p. 211)
Clean Zone Interior Package
* (p. 212)
Interior Air Quality System
* (p. 212)
Air distribution
The climate system distributes incoming air through a number of vents in the passengercompartment.
Automatic and manual air distributionWhen the auto-climate feature is on, air distri- bution is regulated automatically. Air distribu-tion can also be controlled manually.
Adjustable air ventsCertain air vents in the vehicle are adjustable,which means they can be opened/closed andthe direction of the air flow from the vent canbe adjusted.
Location of adjustable air vents in the passenger compartment.
Two rows of seats – four vents on the dashboard, two on the rear side of the

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Climate system controls
The climate system functions are controlled from physical buttons on the center console,the center display, and the climate panel onthe rear side of the tunnel console.
Physical buttons in the center console
Button for max defroster.
Button for heated rear window and door mirrors.
Climate bar in the center displayThe most common climate system functionscan be controlled from the climate bar.
Temperature controls for driver and pas- senger side.
Controls for heated * and ventilated * driver
and front passenger seat, as well as heated steering wheel *.
Button for opening Climate view. The graphic in the button shows activated cli-mate system settings.
Climate view in the center displayTap the symbol in the center of theclimate bar to open Climate view. Depending on equipment level, Cli- mate view may be divided into sev-
eral tabs. Toggle between the tabs by swipingthe screen to the left/right or by tapping thedesired heading.
Main climate
In addition to the functions in the climate bar, other main climate system functions can be controlled from the
Main climate tab.
Max, Rear – Controls for defrosting win-
dows and door mirrors.
AC - Air conditioning controls.
Recirc - Air recirculation controls.
Air distribution controls.

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Blower control for front seats.
AUTO - Automatic climate control.
Rear climate control
All climate system functions for the rear seat can be controlled from the Rear climate tab.
2nd row climate - Climate functions for
the second row of seats. Blower control for the second row of seats.
3rd row climate - Climate functions for
the third row of seats *.
Rear seat temperature control.
Rear seat heating control *.
Parking climate
Parking climate functions can be controlled from the Parking climate tab.
Climate controls on the rear side of the tunnel console
Rear seat heating control *.
Blower control for rear seats.
Rear seat temperature control.
Button for locking/unlocking climate panel.
The climate panel has a screen lock to helpprevent inadvertently changing blower speedand temperature. When the screen is locked, only the controls for seat adjustment * and the
unlock button will be displayed. After unlocking, blower speed and tempera- ture can also be changed from the climate panel and all selected climate settings will be displayed. The screen locks automatically aftera period of inactivity.

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Related information
Climate (p. 208)
Activating and deactivating power front seats
* (p. 221)
Activating and deactivating the heatedrear seats
* (p. 222)
Activating and deactivating front seat ven-tilation
* (p. 222)
Activating and deactivating the heatedsteering wheel
* (p. 223)
Activating auto climate control (p. 224)
Activating and deactivating recirculation (p. 224)
Activating and deactivating max defroster(p. 225)
Activating and deactivating the heatedrear window and door mirrors (p. 226)
Setting the blower speed for the frontseats (p. 227)
Setting the blower speed for the rearseats (p. 228)
Synchronize temperature (p. 231)
Activating and deactivating air condition-ing (p. 232)
Activating and deactivating climate con- trol for the third-row seats
* (p. 233)
Activating and deactivating power front seats *
The seats can be heated for added comfort for the driver and passengers in cold weather.
1. Tap the left- or right-side steering wheel and seat button in the center display's cli- mate bar to open the controls for steeringwheel and seat heating. If the vehicle is not equipped with ventila- ted seats or heated steering wheel (for thedriver's side), the button for seat heating isdirectly accessible in the climate bar.
2. Tap the seat heating button repeatedly to
select one of the four levels: Off, High,Medium or Low.
> The level is changed and the set level is displayed in the button.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 219)
Activating and deactivating the heated front seat
* (p. 221)
Activating and deactivating the heated front seat *
The seats can be heated for added comfort for the driver and passengers in cold weather.
Seat heating can be set to automatically acti- vate when the engine is started. When set toautomatically activate, heating will be turnedon at low ambient temperatures. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Select
Auto Driver Seat Heating Leveland Auto Passenger Seat Heating Levelto activate/deactivate automatic start of heated driver's and passenger seat.
> An "A" will be displayed next to the rel-
evant seat heating button in the climate bar when auto start has been activated.
4. Select
Low, Medium or High to select
level after the function has been activated.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 219)
Activating and deactivating power front seats
* (p. 221)

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2. Tap the seat ventilation button repeatedly
to select one of the four levels: Off, High,Medium or Low.
> The level is changed and the set level is displayed in the button.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 219)
Activating and deactivating the heated steering wheel
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The steering wheel can be heated for added comfort in cold weather.
1. Tap the driver's side steering wheel and seat button in the climate bar in the center display to open the controls for steeringwheel and seat heating. If the vehicle is not equipped with heated or ventilated seats, the button for steeringwheel heating is directly accessible in theclimate bar.
2. Tap the steering wheel heating buttonrepeatedly to select one of the four levels:
Off, High, Medium or Low.
> The level is changed and the set level is displayed in the button.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 219)
Activating and deactivating automatic steering wheel heating
* (p. 223)
Activating and deactivating automatic steering wheel heating *
The steering wheel can be heated for added comfort in cold weather.
Steering wheel heating can be set to automat- ically activate when the engine is started.When set to automatically activate, heatingwill be turned on at low ambient tempera-tures. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Select
Auto Steering Wheel Heating
Level to activate/deactivate automatic
start of heated steering wheel.
> An "A" will be displayed next to the heated steering wheel button in the cli- mate bar when auto start has beenactivated.
4. Select
Low, Medium or High to select
level after the function has been activated.
Related information
Activating and deactivating the heated steering wheel
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Activating auto climate control
If auto climate control is activated, several cli- mate system functions are controlled auto-matically.
1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate bar to open Climate view in the center dis- play.
2. Tap or press and hold
AUTO Climate
Tap - air recirculation, air conditioning and air distribution are controlled auto-matically.
Press and hold - air recirculation, airconditioning and air distribution arecontrolled automatically. Temperatureand blower speed are changed tostandard settings: 22 °C (72 °F) and speed
3 (speed 2 in the rear seat).
> Auto climate mode is activated and the button lights up.
NOTE
It is possible to change the temperature and blower speed without deactivatingautomatic climate control. Automatic cli-mate control is deactivated when the airdistribution is changed manually or whenthe max defroster is activated.
Related information
Climate system controls (p. 219)
Activating and deactivating recirculation The climate system's recirculation function helps shut out smog, smoke, exhaust fumes,etc. by reusing the air in the passenger com-partment.
1. Tap the symbol in the center of the climate
bar to open Climate view in the center dis- play.
2.Tap Recirc.
> Air recirculation is activated/deacti- vated and the button lights up/goes out.
CAUTION
If the air in the vehicle is recirculated too long, there is a risk of fogging on the insideof the windows.
NOTE
Recirculation cannot be activated when the max defroster is on.

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Related information
Climate system controls (p. 219)
Activating and deactivating the recircula- tion timer setting (p. 225)
Activating and deactivating the recirculation timer setting
The climate system's recirculation function helps shut out smog, smoke, exhaust fumes,etc. by reusing the air in the passenger com-partment.
When the recirculation timer is activated, air recirculation will switch off automatically after20 minutes. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
Climate.
3. Tap
Recirculation Timer to activate/
deactivate the recirculation timer.
Related information
Activating and deactivating recirculation (p. 224)
Activating and deactivating max defroster
Max defroster is used to quickly remove con- densation and ice from windows.
Max defroster deactivates automatic climate control and air recirculation, activates the air conditioning, and changes blower speed to
5and temperature to HI.
NOTE
The volume increases when the blower speed is changed to 5.
When max defroster is deactivated, the cli- mate system reverts to the previous settings.
Activating and deactivating max defroster from the center console
A button in the center console offers quickaccess to the max defroster.